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Gathoni Wamuchomba

Githunguri MP who left UDA in October 2026 citing lack of respect and government failure to address youth concerns and farmer issues.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche has ditched President William Ruto’s UDA for Gachagua’s DCP.Her announcement comes just a day after Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba officially announced she will not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, declaring her intentio …

    Another blow for Ruto as Tabitha Karanja ditches UDA for DCP
  3. Citizen Digital

    Wamuchomba announces exit from UDA over 'disrespect' by CS Duale By Joseph Muia October 08, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba speaks at a past event. …

    Wamuchomba announces exit from UDA over 'disrespect' by CS Duale
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGithunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has officially announced that she will not seek re-election on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, declaring her intention to exit the ruling party ahead of the 2027 General Election. …

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba quits UDA
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGithunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised serious concerns over the ownership and management of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), demanding full transparency regarding the individuals controlling the institution that handles billions of shillings in coffee tra …

    Wamuchomba questions ownership of Nairobi coffee exchange
  6. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has urged the Ministry of Agriculture to suspend the 0.8 per cent tea export levy, citing declining tea bonuses and financial distress among farmers. …

    Wamuchomba demands suspension of tea export levy
  7. September 2026
  8. The Standard

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has asked President William Ruto to take action against his allies, making inflammatory remarks to which she will reconsider her support for him. …

    Wamuchomba gives Ruto 3 days to act or lose support over allies' hate speech remarks
  9. August 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Wamuchomba threatens to abandon Ruto if Duale, MP Wainaina are not arrested By Vincent Afande August 31, 2026 03:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba speaks in Nyansiongo, Nya …

    Wamuchomba threatens to abandon Ruto if Duale, MP Wainaina are not arrested
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … The event was attended by Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, local leaders, and residents. …

    Residents of Gatundu North to benefit as gov't opens new lands registry
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    … But because there is no facilitation for last-mile distribution, some of the food ends up being sold to raise transport resources to reach affected areas,” he said.Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba praised the department for offering humanitarian support without discrimination, es …

    Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis
  15. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGithunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba during an interview on Spice FM, Standard Group. …

    Kiambu MPs put in spot over health sector claims
Politics

Nakuru Senator Karanja leaves UDA for Gachagua's DCP party

The News

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has switched from President Ruto's UDA to Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, citing the ruling party's loss of touch with Kenyans amid rising cost of living. Her departure follows Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba's announcement that she will not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, part of a broader exodus of Central Kenya leaders from the ruling party ahead of 2027 elections.

9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Nakuru Senator Karanja leaves UDA for Gachagua's DCP party

    Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has switched from President Ruto's UDA to Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, citing the ruling party's loss of touch with Kenyans amid rising cost of living. Her departure follows Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba's announcement that she will not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, part of a broader exodus of Central Kenya leaders from the ruling party ahead of 2027 elections.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Githunguri MP Wamuchomba exits UDA over disrespect concerns

    Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba announced she is leaving the United Democratic Alliance, citing a lack of respect for other communities by some ruling party leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. She said her conscience would not allow her to continue associating with political leaders she accused of disregarding other communities.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Githunguri MP Wamuchomba quits UDA ahead of 2027 election

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has announced she will not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, citing lack of respect among party leaders and the government's failure to consult with those who backed President Ruto in 2022 and to take youth concerns seriously.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Githunguri MP demands transparency over Nairobi Coffee Exchange ownership

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has questioned the ownership and management of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, calling for full transparency on individuals controlling the institution and demanding that smallholder coffee farmers have direct ownership and management seats. She specifically called for an audit into directors Josephine Njoki and Benson Odhiambo, citing little progress since Ministry of Agriculture assurances in June 2023 to address governance anomalies at the exchange.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Githunguri MP urges suspension of tea export levy

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has called for suspension of the 0.8 per cent tea export levy implemented May 1, saying it has burdened farmers already facing declining bonuses, increased competition from neighbouring countries, and falling auction prices. The government has defended the levy as funding price stabilisation, research, infrastructure and market development.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Wamuchomba demands action on hate speech from Ruto's allies

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has asked President William Ruto to take action against his allies making inflammatory remarks, warning she will reconsider her support if he does not act.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamuchomba threatens Mt Kenya defection over hate speech arrests

    Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has threatened that Mt Kenya region leaders will withdraw support for President Ruto if nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Health CS Aden Duale are not arrested for alleged hate speech utterances. She warned defection will occur if the demand is not met within three days.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. Gatundu North lands registry opens to serve 30,000 residents

    The government has officially opened the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North Constituency, expected to serve more than 30,000 residents with easier and faster access to land services as part of efforts to decentralize land administration.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. State Department seeks Sh19.3 billion for drought relief operations

    The Special Programmes sector has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh19.3 billion to support emergency relief as Kenya faces worsening drought conditions. The Principal Secretary told a parliamentary committee that the allocated Sh162.8 million for emergency food assistance in 2026/27 is inadequate to address growing humanitarian needs from recurrent droughts.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 May

  1. Kiambu MPs accused of spreading propaganda against governor

    Three Kiambu MPs have been accused of fuelling propaganda targeting county government hospitals to incite the public against Governor Kimani Wamatangi ahead of 2027 campaigns. The MPs claimed the governor refused to take over a completed Githunguri Level Four Hospital, leading to equipment theft, but the county disputes their claims about health sector progress.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard →

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